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Scanning & Digital Conversion
Create high-quality digital copies of documents, photographs and video using the scanning and conversion tools in the Grace Schmidt Room at Central Library. Bring a USB stick or other storage media to save your completed project, or save to a temporary drive on the computer and upload to a cloud service.
Scanning and video conversion equipment can be reserved ahead of time by calling us at 519-743-0271, or by using our online reservation system (select "Central-GSR" for photo scanning and printing tools, VHS/DVD conversion, and microfilm).
Bookings for the Wolverine Digital MovieMaker Pro and Book2Net Book Scanner can only be made by telephone.

Epson FastFoto FF-640
- Digitize your photo collection with the world's fastest photo scanner
- Scan as fast as 1 photo per second
- Restore, edit, crop, and batch name photos
- Save scans to Dropbox, Google Drive or USB

Epson Expression XL10000 Scanner
- Scan documents, photos, slides, or film strips
- Convert to JPG, PNG, TIFF, or PDF
- Maximum optical resolution: 2400 dp
- Maximum document size: 12.2" x 17.2"

Phillips Dual VHS and DVD Recorder
- Convert VHS or DVD video to digital formats including MPEG-2 and H-264
- Conversion occurs in real time. You must remain with your project from start to finish.
- Cannot copy VHS directly to DVD

Wolverine Digital Movie Maker Pro
- Converts 8mm and Super 8 movies into MPEG-4 (MP4) digital movie files at 1080p
- Frame-by-frame digitizing to ensure high-quality conversion
- Maximum reel size 9”
- Reservations must be made by telephone

Canon Pixma Pro Photo Printer
- Print colour or black and white photographs from USB or online
- Purchase glossy photo paper from staff
- Photo paper sizes available: 4"x6", 5"x7", 8.5"x11", or 13"x19" (price varies by size)

ViewScan Microfilm Scanner
- View, scan, and print microfilm and microfiche
- Crop and rotate scanned images
- Save images as jpeg, tiff, or pdf
- Export saved images to a USB drive or email

Book2Net Book Scanner
- Scan documents, books, large items at 400dpi
- Adjustable book cradle measures 18.75" x 25.8"
- Save images as jpeg, tiff, or PDF
- Requires USB to save images
- Reservations must be made by telephone